The city government of Mejorada del Campo, Madrid, has officially closed the Cathedral of Justo Santiago, which is currently managed by the NGO Mensajeros de la Paz under Father Ángel. This closure stems from an administrative decree issued on February 10, 2025, which states that the cathedral lacks the necessary licenses for public use. As a result, all visits, exhibitions, and any public events at the site are now prohibited, creating a significant impact on the community that has cherished this unique structure.

The Cathedral of Justo, begun in 1961 by self-taught builder Justo Gallego, has become an emblematic site owing to its unconventional construction methods. Gallego built the cathedral without official blueprints, utilizing recycled materials, which attracted public attention and made it a popular landmark. After Gallego's death, the management of the cathedral passed to the Mensajeros de la Paz Foundation, led by Father Ángel, who has also initiated a mosque within the cathedral, claiming it was done at the request of the Muslim community.

The closure raises critical questions about the future of the site and its cultural significance. Many locals worry about the loss of access to a site that has come to represent community spirit and creativity over the decades. This situation highlights broader issues related to building regulations and the balancing act between historical significance versus bureaucratic compliance, setting a precedent for how similar structures might be treated in the future.